eklipse636
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posted January 20, 2011 06:22 PM
Evil swingarm
Just to have something to talk about, didn't someone have one of these a while back? Im seeing a few more at the track (still very few). Just curious what's the deal with them..
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gilberjj
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posted January 20, 2011 06:47 PM
Seems like a good deal, but not as cheap as SB Customs. That being said, I've contacted the guy at evil and he is nice and quick to respond. The same can't be said about Adams from my experience.....
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posted January 20, 2011 09:30 PM
a friend of mine just got an evil arm for his 14. i must say, its a very nice arm. all the welds were very nice. i will be ordering one for my 14 very soon. im thinking a 10-14 over.
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posted January 20, 2011 11:57 PM
I have one for my genII booza Its a nice arm
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posted January 20, 2011 11:58 PM
I have one for my genII booza Its a nice arm
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eklipse636
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posted January 21, 2011 02:19 AM
I am waiting for my wife to piss me off and I'm going to buy one...
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posted January 21, 2011 04:36 AM
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I am waiting for my wife to piss me off and I'm going to buy one...
Why wait ?
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posted January 21, 2011 04:36 AM
There ya go! That'll teach her 
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posted January 21, 2011 05:26 AM
Yep why wait? Beat her to the punch. 
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posted January 21, 2011 05:54 AM
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Seems like a good deal, but not as cheap as SB Customs. That being said, I've contacted the guy at evil and he is nice and quick to respond. The same can't be said about Adams from my experience.....
Every time i see Coby at a race he always makes time to talk to me, and every time i call the shop Garron and Coby always take care of me and my questions. Thumbs up to adams, and the Adams swing arm is top notch!
SB customs on the other hand, never ever again. it was just a headache.
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dakota9498
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posted January 21, 2011 06:08 AM
If you don't mind, what was the matter with SB Customs? Just curious, a new arm will be on my list next winter, and I wan't to know all my options and if I need to cross some off.
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posted January 21, 2011 06:10 AM
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Every time i see Coby at a race he always makes time to talk to me, and every time i call the shop Garron and Coby always take care of me and my questions. Thumbs up to adams, and the Adams swing arm is top notch!
you must've spent alot of money with them. I've made a few purchases, but it is like pulling teeth for anything I ask. Been trying to find out about getting a regulator crushed by them for a week
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posted January 21, 2011 06:17 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 21 Jan 2011 14:19
I am not sure what these Evil arms cost, but a stock extended braced arm is very close to the same weight for a 3-9" setup...at least compared to the Adams. Also should be much stronger. Usually the stock braced arms are several hundred cheaper. I had mine done by Spencer Cycles.
It's just an alternative. I also tried an Adams arm, and it was very nice....but at 3-9" I would either use extensions or get the stock arm modified. Spencer Cycles can also do a 9-12" stock braced arm as well, which should be within a pound or two of an unbraced Adams. Of course, for the grudge bike "look" nothing beats a chromoly arm. 
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dakota9498
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posted January 21, 2011 07:25 AM
I'm not too worried about "the look" per se, and now that you mention it I remember in your thread that the two weight close to the same. But I just like to look at all the available options. I tend to over-analyze things...
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posted January 21, 2011 01:15 PM
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Seems like a good deal, but not as cheap as SB Customs. That being said, I've contacted the guy at evil and he is nice and quick to respond. The same can't be said about Adams from my experience.....
Every time i see Coby at a race he always makes time to talk to me, and every time i call the shop Garron and Coby always take care of me and my questions. Thumbs up to adams, and the Adams swing arm is top notch!
SB customs on the other hand, never ever again. it was just a headache.
X2 ON THAT ONE!!!!!
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posted January 22, 2011 10:19 AM
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I am not sure what these Evil arms cost, but a stock extended braced arm is very close to the same weight for a 3-9" setup...at least compared to the Adams. Also should be much stronger. Usually the stock braced arms are several hundred cheaper. I had mine done by Spencer Cycles.
It's just an alternative. I also tried an Adams arm, and it was very nice....but at 3-9" I would either use extensions or get the stock arm modified. Spencer Cycles can also do a 9-12" stock braced arm as well, which should be within a pound or two of an unbraced Adams. Of course, for the grudge bike "look" nothing beats a chromoly arm.
Shane
Shane what was your specs that you sent in to Spencer's I would like to go that route as well. I am 6'2" 235 suited bike sitting at 16/43, BSMG, BMC AF, SH, Brock LL, PCV. I have looked all through your build page and I could not find the specs anywhere. I will be taking my bike down to Smither's in KC later this month to have the bike mapped bike has been running a bit rich and I feel as though I am not getting enough gear on top . Any help would be appreciated.
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gilberjj
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posted January 22, 2011 11:22 AM
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Seems like a good deal, but not as cheap as SB Customs. That being said, I've contacted the guy at evil and he is nice and quick to respond. The same can't be said about Adams from my experience.....
Every time i see Coby at a race he always makes time to talk to me, and every time i call the shop Garron and Coby always take care of me and my questions. Thumbs up to adams, and the Adams swing arm is top notch!
SB customs on the other hand, never ever again. it was just a headache.
Care to expand on that statement about Sb customs at all? I'm buying an arm very soon and I'm curious about your experience.
As for Adams, I've contacted them on several occasions via pm, email, and phone messages. The Only reaponse I ever got back was via pm after over a week which didn't answer any questions, give any quotes (which I asked for). His message was "call the shop." I respect what they do for the zx14, and that's why I keep trying to give them my business, but there are a lot of other shops that are more then happy to earn my business.
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posted January 22, 2011 12:07 PM
the issues i had with sb customs were just weekly lies of when i would get my swingarm. took around 3 months to get, and it was wrong when it finally showed up. they never got back to me on it.
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posted January 22, 2011 06:59 PM
I had my stock arm modified 3"-9" adjustable with under bracing and built in air tank.
Think at the time It was around $700. Place in link did the work.
http://www.thompsonscustomcycles.com/
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posted January 23, 2011 03:35 PM
Edited By: BLK ICE on 23 Jan 2011 23:47
When calling Adams ask for Dale. Ask him the question. He may not know the answer but he is reliable and will follow through and get the info. from Coby or Garron or put them on the phone. If no one answers, just leave a simple message, " Dale this is 'your name' plz give me a call back at 'your number' today. I look forward to to hearing from you, thanks." Do not leave the question on the vioce mail. This is the key to unlocking the Adams Performance customer service code. Keep in mind there are somethings they just will not tell you over the phone. These guys are the best known tuners when it come to zx14 and spray. The problem is, they know they are. quote:
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Every time i see Coby at a race he always makes time to talk to me, and every time i call the shop Garron and Coby always take care of me and my questions. Thumbs up to adams, and the Adams swing arm is top notch!
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you must've spent alot of money with them. I've made a few purchases, but it is like pulling teeth for anything I ask. Been trying to find out about getting a regulator crushed by them for a week
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posted January 24, 2011 06:08 AM
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the issues i had with sb customs were just weekly lies of when i would get my swingarm. took around 3 months to get, and it was wrong when it finally showed up. they never got back to me on it.
Thanks, that will save me some hassle of even considering them.
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eklipse636
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posted January 24, 2011 09:03 AM
Evil arm is around $600 for chromoly.... That's cheap.
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posted January 24, 2011 09:16 AM
Edited By: 1badzx12r on 24 Jan 2011 17:27
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Evil arm is around $600 for chromoly.... That's cheap.
but you won't like their warranty .. case in point i purchased 1 and got it .had to custom it to installed it . everything great after i drill collar to get bearings to fit into collar .. they powder coated inside of pivit collar . put tire on .. tighten adjustment bolts and break the adjustment bolt off the 3 hole adjuster's that i paid extra for as an up grade while BACKING A THE NUT OFF . Reason they drilled a hole in the bolt an installed a roll pin to keep the stud from backing out when backing the self locking nut off . then they wanted me to take pictures ..send them pics then send part and wait until they sent me the replacement .. i don't like having my bike down for 2 weeks while a parts is changed out ..i think its bullshitt .. so i ended up having to fix it myself ..so if you guys think them extension adjustment bolts are cheap crap and bend easy .. wait till you by these with holes and roll pins installed in them .. but as far as the arm itself with under bracing great stuff for the price ..
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posted January 24, 2011 09:34 AM
Edited By: 01smokes on 24 Jan 2011 17:37
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Evil arm is around $600 for chromoly.... That's cheap.
Ya 600 starting than add 50 for the 3 hole adjuster, 25 for shipping, 100 for bearings, 50 for chain guard and 45 for bottle bracket and so on. I did it all and it sucked but I got what I wanted. If I were to do it over again I might have called up Adams and got one of there's
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posted January 24, 2011 09:43 AM
Edited By: 1badzx12r on 24 Jan 2011 17:43
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Evil arm is around $600 for chromoly.... That's cheap.
and 45 for bottle bracket and so on.
speaking of the bottle bracket mounting spot .. can a bottle even be used without hitting the fuel pump on the bottom of gas tank
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